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What Is A Superfood?
Courtesy of Michael 
Barnett of Clarks Nutriton
Superfood is “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being, increasing health and vitality,” according to the Oxford Dictionary. With this definition it might be possible that a lot of foods are Superfoods. The reason for the ‘super’ foods label is because of the benefits some foods provided to health.
For example, cod liver oil is considered to be a super food. During the mid-1900’s cod liver oil was used to support immunity, joint, and cardiovascular disorders. Cod liver oil is abundant in vitamins A & D and high in Omega-3, an essential fatty acid. Cod liver oil is an example of a nutrient rich food that might provide benefits for individuals not consuming these nutrients, ultimately filling a gap in diet.
- Vitamin A is essential for cell and bone growth, and eye function. According to the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), vitamin A has proven to be beneficial in the prevention of infectious diseases such as Measles in developing countries.
- Vitamin D also plays a significant role in supporting healthy immune function.
- Omega-3 fatty acids not only help regulate inflammation and aid in cardiovascular health, they also play a significant role in maintaining proper brain function, as well as several other critical functions in the human body.
One of the more popular Superfoods currently is “greens.” Green powders come in all varieties, but are mainly comprised of fruit and vegetable extracts. Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients including vitamins and minerals. More importantly, fruits and vegetables have an array of color. Often times color is attributed to phytonutrients, which are pigments that provide health benefits as well. An example of a phytonutrient can be seen in lycopene.
Lycopene is the pigment that makes tomatoes and watermelon red. Lycopene acts as an antioxidant in the skin and aids in protecting against breast and prostate cancers. Because of its lycopene dense nature, tomatoes can be considered a Superfood. Most fruits and vegetables have great protective factors for your health.
Having a diet rich in whole foods is the best approach to getting today’s Superfoods. Whole foods include fruits and vegetables (not pealed or skinned), whole unrefined grains, nuts, seeds, beans-legumes, lean grass fed beef, free range hen eggs, chicken, and fish.
Try to avoid processed foods and simple refined sugars and high saturated fat diets. Those individuals with plant based diets rich in Superfoods tend to be less susceptible to disease. So you may consider making plant based diets the focus.
Have a health related question?
Send us your question, your first and last name, and city you live in to: askclarks@clarksnutrition.com
Due to the number of responses, we will only be able to answer published questions.
Students Sought For Local Committee
Staff Reports
Chino Hills– Are you a high school or college student interested in prioritizing health and improving the quality of life in Chino Hills? The Chino Hills Healthy Hills Steering Committee encourages you to be a part of their committee and submit an application by July 1.
The committee will be formed of three high school students and one college student. They will only be accepting high students who are a resident of Chino Hills or attending high school in the City. You must be a junior or senior during the 2016/2017 school year, as well as in good academic standing.
Interviews will begin the week of July 11 and plan to recommend appointments to the Healthy Hills Steering Committee at their August 8, 2016 meeting. New committee members will serve August 2016 through August 2017.
Once a member of the Committee, there will be opportunities to attend special events throughout the year to represent Healthy Hills at City-wide events such as Easter Egg-Citement, the Independent Day Celebration, Concerts in the Park, and other programs. Also be part of health-related events within the community such as the Health Fair, hikes, walks, screenings, etc.
Four times a year, The Healthy Hills Steering Committee meets at the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 City Drive, unless otherwise noted. The month’s meetings are held in February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. Meeting dates for 2016 will be August 8 and November 14.
The Healthy Hills Steering Committee was revamped in 2014 after originally being formed in 1994 as The Healthy Cities Steering Committee, established to assist in assessing community needs, defining health priorities, and developing programs to enhance the quality of life within the community. The goals are to evaluate and recommend programs for all ages, offering programs such as; fitness and hiking, opportunities for youth involvement, health and wellness seminars, and more listed on the application.
Along with the students, the committee has 5 residents that are appointed by the Committee and 5 residents appointed by the City Council as well as being comprised of City Commissioners; representatives from Chino Valley Unified District, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, Chino Hills Police Department, County of San Bernardino, Chino Valley YMCA, and Chino Valley Fire District.
The goal behind Healthy Hills Committee is to inform through education, offer employment opportunities, ultimate and social well-being of people in the community, and striving to solve complex social, physical, and environmental health problems with the support of local residents.
Applications were sent to local high schools and are also available at the City Clerk’s Office on the second floor, 14000 City Center Drive. You may also visit www.chinohills.org/HealthyHills to download the application. The application must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1st. If you have any questions, you may call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 364-2620.
Did You Know?
Time Is Truly A Complicated Matter
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Remember how as a child you were waiting for your birthday and how it seemed to take forever to arrive? And now as an adult, the time from Monday to Sunday passes all too briefly.
How does time do that? How does time trick us?
Looking from a scientific, psychological and biological perspective, the greatest influence on how we perceive time is made by our internal rhythms, gained experiences, and memories.
Everyone perceives time differently– Five minutes seems to be a definite time limit. However, after five minutes, ask ten people how it passed for them – did it go quick or did it seem long? We can bet that each of them would have a different opinion.
Emotions and time are connected– How do you feel? Happy, depressed, horrified, fascinated, angry, or sad? When you look at the full scale of emotions, you will soon realize that time is perceived differently during each of those sensations. However, one study suggests that pleasant emotions theoretically last longer.
Researchers say that negative emotions can be adopted in different ways; especially then it comes to anxiety or tension. Meanwhile, boredom is usually distinguished by the sense that time slows or stops.
The older we become, the faster time seem to pass– Why does time appear to pass more quickly the older we get?
It is argued that as a younger person gets acquainted with the world, all that new information raises a lot of intrigue and thus, according to Scientific American, a lot of “firsts”. But as we get older, we generally lack new experiences.
Psychologist William James, in his 1890 text Principles of Psychology, wrote that as we age, time seems to speed up because adulthood is accompanied by fewer and fewer memorable events.
One study states that 20-year-olds felt time quite accurately while the persons in their 70s significantly overestimated the time (they said, that the time has passed much faster). The mentioned Scientific American article points out the following:
“How fast did the last 10 years pass for you?” yielded a tendency for the perception of the speed of time (in the last decade, anyway) to increase with age; this pattern peaked at age 50, however, and remained steady until the mid-90s.
Latest technologies changing the concept of time– A few recently done studies state that social networks and smart devices are “stealing” our time more than we think about it. We are always checking the latest news or messages, often wasting time, and we become new technologies’ hostages. In fact, a 2013 Internet Trends report by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers shows that people check their phones up to 150 times a day. According to RawHide, “Every year, teens spend almost 7 full work days taking selfies.”
Stanford University psychologist Dr. Phillip Zimbardo believes that social networking is actually changing the concept of time, and how we take it.
So maybe if you are constantly online but can’t understand where the time passed, log off and enjoy your life without the blue screens.
Joan Rivers said it perfectly: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God’s gift, that’s why we call it the present.”
Past, present, future– However, if you don’t want tomorrow to be a mystery, you should realize that every moment is now, because the past and future concepts become one. The essence lies in the fact that every event in the past and the future is and will be affected by what we do now.
As G.I. Gurdjieff explained: “In order to know the future it is necessary first to know the present in all its details, as well as to know the past. Today is what it is because yesterday was what it was. And if today is like yesterday, tomorrow will be like today. If you want tomorrow to be different you must make today different.”
4th Of July Celebrations Near You
By Racine Guajardo
Looking for a local Independence Day Celebration? Here are lists of local events you may attend!
Chino- On Saturday, July 2, City of Chino and Chino Girls Fastpitch present “Chino Fireworks Spectacular” at Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue.
The event starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. Included will be carnival rides and games, a food court, a performance by The Answer, Military recognition, and end with a firework showing starting at approximately 9 p.m.
For more information about this event, you may visit http://www.cityofchino.org/events or call (909) 334-3258.
Chino Hills- The City of Chino Hills invites you on June 29 to attend the Independence Celebration at Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue.
The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. including free activities, live tribute band, concession booths, carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts, live entertainment, balloon artists and giveaways.
Diamond Bar- Diamond Bar High School, 21400 Pathfinder Rd., will be hosting a 4th of July Blast!
This event will start at 5 p.m. with a musical performance by the band, Cold Duck; followed by a firework show that will start promptly at 9 p.m. Parking and admission are free. You may bring a picnic dinner or purchase concessions from local non-profit vendors.
If you have any questions about the event, you may email atarazon@diamondbarca.gov or call (909) 839-7070.
Walnut- City of Walnut will be celebrating on 4th of July at Suzanne Park, 625 Suzanne Rd.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with activities such as face painting, pie eating contest, and food trucks. The firework show will start at approximately 9 p.m.
For more information, contact The Walnut Community Services Department at (909) 598-5605.
WVUSD Board Recognizes Young Artists, Star Students, and Community Partners
By Kelli Gile
Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Trustees honored the District’s top winners in the 2016 Music K-8 Cover Contest. Shown with Music teacher Judy Brunelle and Board President Helen Hall.
Walnut—Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) Board of Trustees honored a large group of exceptionalstudents and parents during the May 18 meeting.Twenty-seven children representing all nine elementary schools were lauded as winners in the nationwide Music K-8 Magazine Cover Contest. Music Specialist Judy Brunelle introduced thetalented 5th grade artists who received certificates of special recognition and color prints of their original designs. This year’s top WVUSD winner is 1st Runner-Up Michael Wu from Walnut Elementary. Top Finalists are May Chaisakulchai, Stepanie Wong, Winnie Chang, Katherine Viala, and Hanna Wu. Finalists are Susanna Wang, Ryan Chung, Jasmine Matsuda, Masyn Ramos-Johns, Susan Wang, Catherine Zhang, Jessica Wang, Leticia Camberos, Jillian Wong, Ashley Len Bouey, and Emily Kwok. Honorable Mention Awards: Rohit Bishoyi, Jessica Rojas, Tammi Lin, Hannah Jang, Talyah Ejan, Luke Lee, Rachel Lee, Michelle Chan, Ryan Kung, and Olivia Gagar.
Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Diamond Bar High Science Bowl team won the state championship and placed third in the nation. Shown: Benjamin Chen, Brandon Hung, Leslie Sim, Miriam Sun, Jeff Chow, with advisor Jose Marquez.
Diamond Bar High School senior Jordan Osmena received
the Super Star Student Award.Jordan received rave reviews as the innkeeper in the school’s production of “Les Miserables.”
“Sometimes someone catches fire and that’s what happened this year,” said interim principal Denis Paul about the first year drama student that had never acted before. “Jordan found his niche!”
Parent Rachel Chang was honored with the Partner in Education Award.
“This past year, Rachel was the chairperson of our Magnificent 7 parent organization. She ruled with a velvet glove!” Paul added.
The dedicated volunteer serves as a liaison for translating information and has the ability to make sure that everyone has a voice during meetings. Next year, Rachel will step into a new role as president of the Korean American Parents Association.
Walnut High School senior Nia Phillips-Johnson received the Super Star Student Award.
Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Diamond Bar High School’s CIF Champion Badminton team was honored by the Board of Trustees on May 18. Shown: Sabrina Chen, Jasmine Huang, Mirabelle Huang, Kristine Martinez, Miriam Sun, Megan Tsui, Crystal Wai, Gwen Wang, Samantha Yang, Lucy Zhang, Angela Zhang, Kevin Bao, Vinson Chiu, Jeff Chow, Angrew Gao, Hanson Gao, Will He, Daniel Huang, Samuel Huang, Brenton Hwee, Ian Lam, Justin Lam, Joshe Lee, Kent Liu, Ambrose So, Tianyi Zhang, with assistant coach Tisha Shaver, and Board President Helen Hall.
“Nia came to Walnut this year halfway through the semester and hit the ground running,” said Principal Brandon Dade.
The hard-working student successfully took seven Advanced Placement courses, completed over 280 credits, and has been accepted to Loyola Marymount University.
“Her character, perseverance, and the positive relationships she has with other people will be her legacy at Walnut High,” Dade added.
The Zhan Family received the Partner in Education Award for their efforts in meeting the needs of Walnut High students. Through several financial donations, totaling $13,000, the school has been able to purchase clothing, holiday gift baskets, gift cards, and additional items.
“These items have helped break down financial barriers so that our students can enjoy their high school experience,” said Dade.
Several outstanding groups of high school students were also honored with special awards.
Diamond Bar High School: The Math Team was recognized as Division IIE national Math Madness champions and California Math League 1st place winners. Science Bowl team took 1st place in California and 3rd place in division at the national competition. Girls Basketball received two 1st Team All-CIF awards, and competed in quarterfinals for the first time in 20 years. Boys Golf won the Palomares league championship. The CIF championship Badminton team has been undefeated for the past five years. Color Guard placed 15th nationally, won the northern and southern California regionals, and are two-time state parade champions with Band. Band also won its second state championship, All-State, and All-Southern awards led by drum major junior Becky Kim, who is an All-State, All-Southern, and nationally ranked clarinetist. Next year, the two-time state champion drum major has the chance to be first-ever three-time state
Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Walnut HS Girls Golf was honored as CIF Champions by the WVUSD Board of Trustees. Shown: Alison Chang, Abigail Wiranatha, Annabelle Chang, Trussy Li, Katherine Muzi, Keisha Lugito, Preciious Saelee, Catherine Yu, and Micelle Xi with coach Cecil Woods, Principal Brandon Dade, Athletic Director Jerry Person, and Board President Helen Hall.
champion!
Walnut High School: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) ranked 3rd in the state for the second year in a row. Harrison Li took 1st place in Accounting 1 and 2, Fond Kuo, Matt McBride won 1st place in the David Bowie Digital Production, and 25 students qualified for nationals. All five choirs received Superior rating at festivals. Chamber Singers received national recognition for the second year in a row as a Heritage Festival gold-rated group, received 1st place in the Chamber choir division at a San Francisco festival, named Top Choir in all divisions, received Adjudicator’s Award, Gold Award, Outstanding Soloist award for Dana Hernandez; and five students were named to the All-State Honor Choir and ACSA Western Division Honor Choirs. Girls Golf was recognized as CIF champions and wrestler Mia Dow as a three-time CIF champion and 3rd in the state.
Walnut Council Recap
By Natalie Kim
Walnut – The June 8 Walnut Council meeting began with the recognition of the outgoing youth advisory commissioners. The Council thanked the outgoing advisors for their work in the City and their hard work in providing younger residents of the City a sense of community. The Council also recognized the Mt. San Antonio College Men’s Track Team for winning the state title. The Council recognized the team’s hard work and dedication in winning the state level competition.
Following the public comments, the Council approved the minutes from the May 19 Budget Workshop, the May 25 Study Session minutes, and the May 25 City Council/WHA minutes. The Council also approved a resolution adopting the fiscal year 2016-17 to the fiscal year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Plan. The Council then heard and approved two ordinances, adopting the Los Angeles County Code Title 8 relating to the operation of mobile food facilities and amending and restating Walnut Municipal Code regarding City commissions. The Council also approved all items on the consent calendar, including the following:
– Resolution allowing claims and demands in the amount of $731,044.48
– Resolution adopting a 2016-17 annual budget
– Resolution establishing the 2016-17 appropriation limit
– Sport groups requests for biannual field use for fall 2016
– Bingo permit application submitted by the Walnut Senior Citizens Club and request for waiver
– Appeal for a conditional use permit amendment vesting tentative tract map 72017 and environmental impact report addendum.
Following Council reports and comments, the Council adjourned to June 22 at 7 p.m. at 21201 La Puente Rd.
IE News: Man Hit by Metro Link Train
Staff Reports
Fontana– A man was hit by a Metro link train on June 6, at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Officers responded to the call in the area of Palmetto and the railroad tracks south of Arrow Blvd; calls reported that a person was hit by the Metro link train.
According to Fontana Police Department, “Witnesses told investigators they observed a 41-year-old male subject calmly walk over to the tracks and lay down on them as a Metro Link train approached.” The man was struck by the train and died from the injuries sustained.
This case is currently under investigation and being treated as a suicide.
Once the family members have been notified, the identity of the man will be released by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) has the following information on knowing what do if you see someone about to commit suicide and possible warning signs:
Know What to Do:
Stigma associated with mental illnesses can prevent people from getting help. Your willingness to talk about mental or emotional issues and suicide with a friend, family member, or co-worker can be the first step in getting those help and preventing suicide.
If You See the Warning Signs of Suicide:
Begin a dialogue by asking questions. Suicidal thoughts are common with some mental illnesses and your willingness to talk about it in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational way can be the help a person needs to seek professional help. Questions okay to ask:
- “Do you ever feel so badly that you think about suicide?”
- “Do you have a plan to commit suicide or take your life?”
- “Have you thought about when you would do it (today, tomorrow, next week)?”
- “Have you thought about what method you would use?”
Please visit www.save.org to learn more information, however also calling 9-1-1 immediately is a beneficial way to help prevent a tragic suicide.
National Night Out Registration Open
Staff Reports
Chino – A kick-off meeting will be held on Monday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chino Police Department, 5450 Walnut Avenue. Previous National Night Out Team Captains as well as prospective participants are encouraged to attend.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
Registration is now open for the 2016 National Night Out event taking place on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you or your community would like to participate in the event, please contact us to obtain a registration form.
If you have any questions regarding the event, would like to obtain a registration form or would like to RSVP for the kick-off meeting please contact Olivia Applegate at 909-334-3087 or email oapplegate@chinopd.org. You can also visit the website at www.natw.org for further information.
Straight Talk With Danice
Our marriage isn’t exciting – A Letter from Brian B.
Danice Akiyoshi
By Danice Akiyoshi
Q: My wife has started to make suggestions about making our marriage more exciting. This confuses me. I asked her if she was dissatisfied about something in particular and she said no, that she just wanted our marriage to be a little more exciting. I feel like I’m a good husband and I don’t think we need any changes. Is she having a mid-life crisis? We’ve been married for 19 years and our marriage has been good in my opinion. I’m confused.
A: Your wife should be able to freely make a request like this after 19 years of marriage. Her desire to have a little more excitement does not mean you are lacking as a husband, nor does it mean she’s suffering from a mid-life crisis. At this time, I would advise you to take her words seriously and open a conversation with her to discover exactly what she has in mind. Ignoring her request will be a big mistake and probably cause her to feel that her needs are insignificant to you. If you’ve been married for 19 years, you already know that this is not a desirable situation. Give it a try, Bryan. You might be pleasantly surprised. If her requests are over your personal limit, that also requires a conversation, but you won’t know until you start the conversation. Don’t delay.
Danice Akiyoshi is a Naturopathic Doctor and the head of Candid Coaching Services. She offers personal coaching services relating to all types of issues and concerns. To send a question to Danice, email her at straighttalk@candidcoachingservices.com. You can also visit her website at http://www.candidcoachingservices.com.
Chino PD DUI Checkpoint Results
Staff Reports 
Chino – Chino Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint June 10 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on the 12300 block of Mountain Avenue.
Out of the 870 vehicles to drive through, 2 arrests were made for DUI, 12 citations for driving while suspended/unlicensed, 6 vehicles were towed, and 6 other citations were given.
Chino PD remains committed to keep drunk drivers off the street and also encourages people to look for alternate ways of transportation if they know they will be drinking.
From a recent article in http://www.quitalcohol.com, millions of people worldwide drive after drinking. Many say “What’s the harm, I got home safely and no one was hurt?” Just because you made it home without an accident does not mean that you’ve made a right decision. When putting those keys in the ignition and driving away after drinking you are not only putting your life at risk but also risking the lives of all those you come across while driving. For more information, further read “The Dangers of Drinking and Driving” and how you can make a difference at http://www.quitalcohol.com.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety through the National Safety Administration.
U.S. Black Belt Center
By Racine Guajardo
U.S. Black Belt Center is located at 20781 Amar Rd. Suite 7, Walnut, CA 91789. Cross streets are Amar and Grand Ave, next to Verizon. You can also visit their website at http://www.BBCblackbelt.com or call them at 1-888-763-0222.
Walnut – “The average person does not earn a black belt. We take the average person and allow them to discover that they are way more than average!”
At U.S. Black Belt Center you can be assured that all students will learn.
The martial arts have become a leader in bringing families together in an era when individual family members seem to be doing their own thing. Martial arts offers you an opportunity to share the benefits of training with those you love, while developing important quality-time together. And although you work towards your Black Belt together, each member of the family will also discover a valuable personal benefit from his or her training.
For children, following instructions will become second nature. This is a huge plus for any child who has ever taken martial arts, as well as for the parents! If your child has trouble following instructions, this alone is reason enough to give the program a try. A sense of respect will be instilled in your child. Although martial art is a contact sport, respect is ALWAYS the most important principle enforced. Your child will develop a love for self-respect followed by a desire to respect others – EVEN when this respect is not reciprocated. The desire to succeed will manifest itself. For loving parents like you, being able to see your children do well in life is truly the greatest reward that you can hope for.
Unfortunately, many kids today not only lack the desire to succeed, but also the self-confidence and belief that they can accomplish anything they set out to do. No parent wants to see their child have a low self-esteem at such an early age.
The great thing about this martial arts program is that it’s not only designed to teach your child how to defend themselves – it also boosts confidence and self-esteem.
Success in martial arts does not require athletic skills. However, through your training, you will develop key characteristics to enhance your athletic skills for other sports of interests. Benefits such as better hand/eye coordination, endurance, and physical fitness can help you improve in any sport.
And even more importantly, U.S. Black Belt Center programs are good for all ages, genders, fitness levels and abilities.
During the summer, students and their families have the opportunity to travel to Asia. The package includes meals, tour, transportation, hotel and Taekwondo activities.
To get further information or where to register you may call 1-888-763-0222, visit in person at 20781 Amar Rd. Suite 7 Walnut, CA 91789. Cross streets are Amar and Grand Ave, next to Verizon. You can also visit their website at www.BBCblackbelt.com.
There Are No Magic Pills
Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
By Nancy Stoops
There seems to be a pill for everything these days. The advertising shows us that we can pop a pill and our depression and anxiety will be gone. Nothing could be further from the truth. All the pills do, is lessen our symptoms. The problem is the cause for the symptoms is still there. It looks like all you need to do is take that pill and you will be healed, but it’s not true. Granted, you may feel somewhat better for the meantime but the pill can only do so much. There will come a time where it is inevitable that you must deal with your stuff, if you are genuinely going to heal. So I could see how a magic pill could be much less painful, but is really only a temporary solution.
I do understand there are many conditions that do require medication, but I believe low- grade depression and anxiety do not require the use of medication. I believe there are many holistic approaches that will better serve your needs. My clients will journal, exercise, meditate, and look at the issues that are causing the depression and anxiety in the first place. I find many times, it is an issue of helping a client correct a false belief system that was acquired in childhood. So again, it’s about going back to something painful and dealing with it and then finally having the strength to let go of it.
To me, magic pills are like putting a Band-Aid on Cancer. This just isn’t a very aggressive way to deal with the disease. So how aggressive are you being with your depression or anxiety? What are you waiting for? Decide now is the time to finally get some help and get healed!
This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T. Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members. Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger. For more information about any of these services feel free to page her at (909) 229-0727. You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live, Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.
Local Politics Over Dinner A Success
Staff Reports 
Diamond Bar – The Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated (DBRWF) hosted a dinner and social gathering on Thursday, May 26. The event took place at the Diamond Bar Golf Course/Country Club, located at 22751 E. Golden Springs Drive in Diamond Bar.
The cost to attend was $25 and it included dinner. The social gathering started at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner began at 7 p.m.
The dinner was combined with the Puente Hills Republican Women Federated. The guest speaker was the Chairman of the California Republican Party, Jim Brulte.
“Jim will no doubt have some great insights for us, having just held the California Republican Party convention in Burlingame last weekend,” said a DBRWF newsletter.
It was an honor to have Jim Brulte as a special guest speaker at the event. He has many accomplishments such as; Chairman of the CA Republican Party in March 2013, 14 years in the CA State Legislature, recent Senate Republican Leader, joined CA Strategies to head up the IE office, and completed a term as a member of the Board of Visitors of the US Naval Academy.
Brulte has focused a lot of his efforts on education, regulatory reform, crime reduction, and common-sense legislation representing the IE to improve California’s business climate. He had been described as “arguably the most powerful elected Republican in California.”
This event was open to the public and opened to any political party. The newsletter encouraged anyone to attend and become up to date on California’s politics.
For future events, if you would like to attend, please contact Trisha at BrahmaMama1@aol.com.
History 101
Jaws Released
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On June 20 in 1975, Jaws, a film directed by Steven Spielberg that made countless viewers afraid to go into the water, opens in theaters. The story of a great white shark that terrorizes a New England resort town became an instant blockbuster and the highest-grossing film in movie history until it was bested by 1977’s Star Wars.
Jaws was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category and took home three Oscars, for Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Sound. The film, a breakthrough for director Spielberg, then 27-years-old, spawned three sequels.
The film starred Roy Scheider as principled police chief Martin Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as a marine biologist named Matt Hooper, and Robert Shaw as a grizzled fisherman called Quint. It was set in the fictional beach town of Amity, and based on a best-selling novel, released in 1973, by Peter Benchley. Subsequent water-themed Benchley bestsellers also made it to the big screen, including The Deep(1977).
With a budget of $12 million, Jaws was produced by the team of Richard Zanuck and David Brown, whose later credits include The Verdict (1982), Cocoon (1985) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Filming, which took place on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, was plagued by delays and technical difficulties, including malfunctioning mechanical sharks.
Jaws put now-famed director Steven Spielberg on the Hollywood map. Spielberg, largely self-taught in filmmaking, made his feature-length directorial debut with The Sugarland Express in 1974. The film was critically well-received but a box-office flop. Following the success of Jaws, Spielberg went on to become one of the most influential, iconic people in the film world, with such epics as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), ET: the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jurassic Park (1993), Schindler’s List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). E.T., Jaws and Jurassic Park rank among the 10 highest-grossing movies of all time. In 1994, Spielberg formed DreamWorks SKG, with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. The company has produced such hits as American Beauty (1999), Gladiator (2001) and Shrek (2001).
Brahma Science Bowl Team Competes In DC
By Kelli Gile
Diamond Bar High School Jose Marquez, coach, Latitia Thomas, assistant coach, Brandon Hung, Jeff Chow, Miriam Sun, Ben Chen and Leslie Sim of Diamond Bear, CA, pose for a team photo during the 2016 National Science Bowl competition, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jack Dempsey, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science)
Diamond Bar—A stellar group of Diamond Bar High School (DBHS) students took 3rd place in their division during the 2016 National Science Bowl held this month in Washington, D.C.
DBHS team members Miriam Sun, Jeff Chow, Leslie Sim, Ben Chen, and Brandon Hung qualified for nationals after winning the regional competition in February.
The academic competition tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics, with more than 14,000 students from across the country participating in the bowl each year.
“Our students played brilliantly, showing strong competitive spirit, and sportsmanship,” said science teacher Jose Marquez, who coaches the team with math teacher Latitia Thomas.
Teams face off in a fast-paced format as they answer questions about biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.
After getting off to a slow start and losing the first two rounds, the Diamond Bar students regrouped and won six consecutive rounds by impressive margins.
In the exciting last round, while down 14 points, DBHS buzzed in and answered the final question, along with a bonus question, earning the needed points to end the game in a tie.
“I have never been more proud to be a Brahma!” said Marquez, adding that DBHS, one of the largest public schools at the competition, was just one point away from moving on to the next round. “Our students achieved academic success while competing with class and poise. They left an indelible mark at the event.”
The National Science Bowl was created in 1991 to encourage students to excel in math and science and pursue careers in those fields. The two seniors on the DBHS team are doing just that.
Next year, Miriam Sun will study biology at Caltech, while Jeff Chow plans to focus on bioengineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
“Attending the National Science Bowl with some of Diamond Bar’s best and brightest was definitely a highlight from high school!” Chow said.
Need A Plumber?
Pastor Mark Hopper
By Pastor Mark Hopper
I shared in my last article about discovering a major water leak at our house just before we left town for a week. I was grumpy to have a water leak but grateful that we discovered it before we left on our trip.
I have built several room additions and helped on construction projects at our church. I am willing to do repairs on our house, too. The problem is that sometimes I don’t have the right tools or enough experience to finish the job.
Probably the smart thing to do is call a plumber who has the tools and experience to get the job done quickly and properly. But, plumbers cost money. So I thought I would try to fix the water leak myself.
As soon as we returned home from our trip, I changed clothes and got to work. The leaky pipe was right next to the foundation. It was the main supply line leading from the street to the pipe that enters our house.
I used my shovel and a hand tool to clear away the dirt and expose the pipe. Thankfully, the water had dried up during the past week so I wasn’t working in a pile of mud.
I was able to cut the copper pipe below the leak and proceeded to solder a new coupling on to it. Then I removed the valve leading to the sprinkler system and soldered a new valve on the line. I also decided to put in a new valve on the main line to the house too.
I must say that it looked pretty good! Progress was slow, but I was feeling confident that we would have the water on again by the end of the day.
When I got the last pieces in place, it was almost dark. A neighbor came over to inspect my progress. When I turned the water on again at the street, I still had a small leak! After all of those hours digging, disassembling and repairing the water line, I still had a leak. Bummer!
When we went to bed that night, we still had a leak in the line. It was much smaller than the original problem, but we still had a leak. We turned the water on briefly to shower and refill the toilets then turned it off again at the street for the night.
Early in the morning, I went back to the hardware store and got a new rubber gasket that I thought might solve the problem. No luck – the leak was still there. Finally, I came to my senses and called a plumber!
The plumber and his helper arrived in a few hours and they were able to fix the leak. I didn’t feel too bad when I saw that it took him two tries to get it right! Finally, no more leaks!
I don’t think we really appreciate having running water in our homes. We turn the faucet and expect water in our sinks and showers. It is very inconvenient to not have running water. I am thankful for water that works!
I am also thankful for plumbers who come when we call and have the tools and experience to fix our problems. Three cheers for plumbers!
I am also thankful that God comes to our aid when we call and that He is able to fix our problems. A verse in the Bible says, “Let us draw near (in prayer) with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help (us) in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
If you have a water problem – call a plumber. If you have a personal problem – call on God. He is ready and willing to help you in your time of need.
Pastor Mark Hopper is from the Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar, 3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd. Sunday services are 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, call (909) 594-7604 or visit Efreedb.org.
Diamond Bar: Free Vacation Home Checks
Staff Reports
Diamond Bar– Going on vacation this summer? The City of Diamond Bar encourages you to call Diamond-Bar Walnut Sheriff’s Station and add them as part of your pre-travel preparation.
The Sheriff’s Station will be offering free vacation checks for the days you will be out of town, which includes a Sheriff’s Deputy or trained Volunteer Patrol member who will perform a security inspection outside of your home. They will do inspections including: checking the doors and windows for signs of forced entry, and collection and disposing of unsolicited commercial flyers lying on the driveway or porches.
The Sheriff’s Station also suggests other ways to further protect your home while you are away including: postponing the delivery or your mail, have one of your neighbors pick up your mail or newspapers to prevent it from piling up, and installing exterior lights that operate on a dawn-to-dusk, or timer function to create the illusion that you are home.
You may contact the Sheriff’s Station to learn more about this service or request a vacation check by calling (909) 595-2264. You may also go in person by visiting the Sheriff’s Department at 21695 E. Valley Boulevard in Walnut.
OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 6.18.16
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Above The Tavern: Finding Purpose
By Michael Armijo
Once again, I was above the Tavern finishing grief counseling and I held such a heavy heart.
I walked in unbroken and in spirit but as we talked openly and honestly, I came to a revaluation: this is the way I used to talk with my good friends who had passed. I guess I was in therapy each time I spoke to them. I realized a good friend is really your best therapist.
During our discussion, I explained that I came to the realization that life has many layers. And in our family, we have a buried layer of self-destruction.
For me, this layer has been buried under my friends, my job, my son, and my daughter. Well, now my son is married, my daughter is married, my job runs well, and my friends have died. So I believe that I had finally exposed the layer of self-destruction.
I had the option of going with the life of forgiveness or of the pre-programmed life of self destruction. This destruction took my sisters life, crippled my mom, and is taking the life of another sister as we speak. It wasn’t a voluntarily thought out option, but an embedded impulse that was subconsciously taught over a period of years; and unfortunately, during crucial developmental years. Thankfully, I have been able to overcome this horrendous path through the love of God and through the love of a few family members and friends who realized I was worth more in my focus than I was in my dismay. These are the ones who realized the teachings of the Bible: “everything is temporary”. These are true Christians, not the ones who are constantly pretending to be.
So what I’ve learned is that I could be an advocate or a victim. I’ve learned that what I needed to do was to find new meaning and purpose. Otherwise, the connection ends up to be empty feelings filling up with the wrong substances and people.
What was also interesting was I realized that self destruction comes in many forms, and for me it was mostly people. I had a tendency to seek some who were unhealthy for me. I had to, and continually have to, be careful of my choices.
So I must find new purpose and meaning. I must find an outlet that means a lot to me; a desire, something substantial. This great advice had brought me peace and focus. So I will continue to seek and I shall find. This is what I’ve learned, while in counseling, above the tavern.
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